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Alien grave in Aurora, TX (photo by Tui Snider)

A to Z Texas: Alien Grave in Aurora

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Alien grave in Aurora, TX (photo by Tui Snider)
Alien grave in Aurora, TX (photo by Tui Snider)

Blogging from A to Z

I’m blogging about Texas from A to Z this month, with an emphasis on the quirky side of the Lone Star State. Bloggers all over the world are working their way through the alphabet, too, with topics as diverse as wacky princesses, vegan recipes and Romanian culture. If you’d like to join along, check out the official A to Z blogging challenge for details.

Alien grave in Aurora, TX (photo by Tui Snider)
Alien grave in Aurora, TX (photo by Tui Snider)

A is for: Alien Grave in Aurora, Texas

Last year, I learned of a strange incident that allegedly occurred in Aurora, Texas. According to a newspaper article published by the Dallas News in April of 1897, a cigar-shaped object crashed in a farmer’s field, an alien body was found in the debris, and this little humanoid was buried in the local cemetery.

There’s even a Texas State Historical Marker at the site describing the strange event!

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE ARTICLE, PHOTOS OF AURORA CEMETERY & MORE!

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28 Comments

  2. Carol Kilgore Carol Kilgore

    I’m so looking forward to all your posts! Thanks for visiting the Tiki Hut.

    04/02/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Carole,

      Thank you, too! I’m really enjoying the A to Z blogging challenge so far, there’s so much excitement and participation.

      ~Tui

      04/02/2013 Reply
  3. Jessi Jessi

    I LOVE your theme! And starting with an alien grave mystery? I’m hooked! Awesome fun!

    04/02/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Jessi,

      Thanks for dropping by and saying hi! Texas is full of quirky, fun lore and travel destinations. Wait ’til you see what I’ve got coming down the alphabet this month. :)

      ~Tui

      04/02/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Julie,

      Yes, I remember that you enjoy cemeteries as much as I do. Maybe when you visit Texas, we can visit some interesting historical graveyards together!

      ~Tui

      04/02/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Rhonda,

      Alien rocks in New Zealand? Do tell!

      Thanks for dropping by and saying hi! I’m off to your blog now. :)

      ~Tui

      04/02/2013 Reply
  8. Corinne Rodrigues Corinne Rodrigues

    This was a fascinating read. I had no clue that such places existed. Fantastic pictures and a great story.

    04/02/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Corinne,

      I was so surprised to find such a cute headstone on the alleged space alien’s grave. Too bad someone swiped it!

      Thanks for dropping by!

      ~Tui

      04/02/2013 Reply
  9. Charlie Charlie

    What a great way to start the challenge. I’ve just gotten back to Texas after a couple of years overseas and it’s refreshing to read something quirky, cool, and unusual about my home state. ^^ A mutual friend of ours suggested that I participate in the A to Z challenge this year, thanks for giving him the tip.

    04/01/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Charlie,

      I wish our mutual friend would participate, too. I tried! But at least he passed along the idea to you.

      Are you feeling much culture shock after being out of state for so long? That can be such a fun feeling.

      ~Tui

      04/01/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Morgan,

      Yup – I got involved in the A to Z blogging challenge after you suggested it to me. Thanks for the creative nudge! :)

      ~Tui

      04/01/2013 Reply
  14. KC KC

    What a great take on the A to Z. Look forward to your posts.

    04/01/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Thanks, KC, and likewise! In fact, I think I’ll bop on over to your blog and see what you’ve cooked up for the A to Z post of the day.

      ~Tui

      04/01/2013 Reply
  16. Patricia Lynne Patricia Lynne

    That is so cool. I really wish when I was in New Mexico last year that I had been close enough to visit Rosewell, but after a 3 day drive, hubby and I weren’t in the mood for another long drive. Maybe one day though.

    04/01/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Patricia Lynne,

      No sooner did we arrive in Roswell this year than we found out a relative had died, so we had to turn right around. I’m all set, though, for our next visit with a list of places to photograph and check out.

      ~Tui

      04/01/2013 Reply
  18. miss uncertain miss uncertain

    interesting and good start! can’t wait for more Texas fun facts :)

    04/01/2013 Reply
    • mentalmosaic mentalmosaic

      Hi Miss Uncertain,

      Thanks for dropping by and commenting. I’ve been having a lot of fun digging up quirky facts about Texas!

      I’d like to visit your blog in return, but I don’t think you left a link!
      ~Tui

      04/01/2013 Reply

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